Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp: 24 Oct 2026
Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp extended a state of emergency and the suspension of the state's motor fuel excise tax through November 30, citing global market volatility and high gas and diesel prices ahead of Thanksgiving travel. The suspended tax is 33.3 cents per gallon for gasoline and 37.3 cents for diesel. Since the suspension began on September 28, Georgia's average regular gas price has stayed about 63 cents below the national average, according to AAA.
Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp: 24 Oct 2026
Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp and AUDI AG CEO Gernot Döllner announced that Audi will open its first U.S. manufacturing facility at the Middle Georgia Megasite in Peach County. The German carmaker plans to invest about $4 billion and create roughly 4,500 jobs building premium SUVs for North American customers. Grading is expected to begin in 2027 and construction in 2028, with full production of 200,000 vehicles a year expected in 2031.
Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp: 23 Oct 2026
Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Mitsubishi Power Americas is investing $490 million to expand its Savannah Machinery Works near Pooler, creating more than 220 new jobs in Chatham County. The expansion will add 450,000 square feet to manufacture gas turbine parts, with hiring for manufacturing, operations, heavy machinery and technician roles. Mitsubishi Power is a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp: 21 Oct 2026
Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that school bus maker Blue Bird Corporation plans to invest an estimated $300 million in a new manufacturing facility in Fort Valley, Peach County, creating 375 jobs over three years. The company will convert a former motorhome plant at 401 Wanderlodge Way into a 1-million-square-foot facility producing Type C school buses in diesel, gasoline, propane and electric models. Construction is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2027.
Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp: 8 Oct 2026
Governor Brian Kemp announced that Hyundai Transys will invest nearly $560 million to expand its powertrain plant in West Point, Georgia, creating 320 new jobs. The project will upgrade two existing plants and add a third to boost production of electrified powertrains for hybrid vehicles. The South Korean automotive supplier already employs about 1,250 people at the site.
Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp: 8 Oct 2026
Governor Brian Kemp issued an updated state of emergency covering all 159 Georgia counties ahead of Hurricane Isaias. He directed the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency to activate the State Operations Center from Friday afternoon. Forecasters expect landfall on the Gulf Coast on Friday evening. Strong winds, heavy rain, possible tornadoes and flooding could affect the state through Saturday.
Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp: 6 Oct 2026
Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp amended last week’s State of Emergency Order to waive state penalties for using off-road “dyed” diesel in on-road vehicles, adding to the suspended state motor fuel tax and lifted weight limits on commercial vehicles. The emergency and suspension now run through November 5. Citing AAA, Kemp’s office said average regular gas prices in Georgia fell about 33 cents and diesel more than 42 cents in a week.
Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp: 10 Sep 2026
Governor Brian Kemp announced nearly $500 million in EPA funding for Georgia drinking water and wastewater resilience after Hurricane Helene. GEFA will administer the American Relief Act grants for affected communities.
Governor Brian P. Kemp: 3 Sep 2026
Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp: 27 Aug 2026
LIMA, PERU - Governor Brian P. Kemp today, while continuing an economic development mission in South America, announced that Walmart, Inc. plans to build a high-tech, next-generation fulfillment center in Carnesville, creating 1,000 new jobs and bringing $1.3 billion in investment to Franklin County.
